2825.30.00 - Vanadium oxides and hydroxides

This HTS category, 2825.30.00, specifically covers vanadium oxides and hydroxides. These compounds are inorganic chemical substances where vanadium, a transition metal, is bonded with oxygen or hydroxide groups. Examples include vanadium pentoxide (V₂O₅) and vanadium trioxide (V₂O₃), as well as various hydrated forms. These materials find application in diverse industrial processes, notably as catalysts in chemical manufacturing, in the production of alloys, and as pigments.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. For instance, while other entries under 2825 cover oxides and hydroxides of different metals like lithium, nickel, and copper, this heading is exclusively dedicated to vanadium compounds. Similarly, it is distinct from categories for hydrazine, hydroxylamine, and their salts (2825.10), and from other specific oxides like germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide (2825.60.00). The defining characteristic here is the presence of vanadium as the primary metallic element in the oxide or hydroxide compound.

Within this classification, two subcategories exist to provide further specificity. The first, 2825.30.00.10, designates Vanadium pentoxide (anhydride), a common and commercially significant form. The second subcategory, 2825.30.00.50, is a residual category for all other vanadium oxides and hydroxides that do not meet the specific criteria for vanadium pentoxide, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all relevant vanadium compounds within this heading.